Resources

• http://www.50states.com/facts/rdisl.htm
• http://www.visitrhodeisland.com/
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_Island

Facts:

• Rhode Island was the last of the original thirteen colonies to become a state.
• Rhode Island has no county government. It is divided into 39 municipalities each having its own form of local government.
• Rhode Island is known for making silverware and fine jewelry.
• Rhode Island is the smallest state in size in the United States. It covers an area of 1,214 square miles. Its distances North to South are 48 miles and East to West 37 miles.

Tourist Attractions

Newport Mansions:

In Newport

You go and look at the historic homes of Newport.Newport's landmark houses and landscapes are truly great American places, and caring for them is a monumental tasks. It is a bunch of preserved buildings , textiles, decorative objects and gardens. Than you can learn the story behind each building and object. (Picture in server folder under Newport mansion)

Tourist Attractions

Pearls of Harbour:

In Newport

for a cluster of charming inns, each an historic house and all only a few minutes walk from the tourist center of one of Rhode Island's oldest cities. (Picture saved in server folder under Pearls of Harbour)

File Names:

I saved some pictures to my folder and the file names were:
rhodeisland_bird
rhodeisland flower
rhodeisland flag
rhodeisland tree
rhodeisland map

Info ...

Rhode Island
1.Year of statehood – May 29, 1730/ 13th of the 13 states to ratify the constitution.
2. Populations-1730: Census taken; population 17,935. 1748: Census taken; population 32,773. 1755: Census taken; population 40,414. 1774: Census taken; population 57,707. 1840: Population over 100,000. 1910: Population over 540,000. Now it is 1,003, 464 ppl
3. Capital- Providence/ pop. Of 173,618
4. Motto- “Hope”
5. Bird- a rooster “Rhode Island Red”
6. Flower- Violet
7. Tree- Maple Tree
8. Song Title- “Rhode Island’s it For Me” Written By: Charlie Hall Music By: Maria Day Arranged By: Kathryn Chester:
Chorus
I’ve been to every state we have,
and I think I’m inclined to say
that Rhody stole my heart:
You can keep the forty-nine.
Herring gulls that dot the sky,
blue waves that paint the rocks,
water rich with Neptune’s life,
the boats that line the docks.
I see the lighthouse flickering
to help the sailors see.
There’s a place for everyone:
Rhode Island’s It for Me.
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;
Rhode Island’s It for Me.
I love the fresh October days,
the buzz on College Hill,
art that moves an eye to tear,
a jewelers special skill.
Icicles refract the sun,
snow falling gracefully.
Some search for a place that’s warm:
Rhode Island’s It for Me!
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;
Rhode Island’s It for Me.
The skyline piercing Providence,
the State House dome so rare.
residents who speak their minds;
no longer unaware!
Roger Williams would be proud to see his colony,
so don’t sell short this precious port:
Rhode Island’s It for Me!
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;
Rhode Island’s It for Me.
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;